Monday, September 29, 2014

"They must have been familiar sights, walking around that shopping plaza in their shirts and ballerina slippers that always scuffed the sidewalk, with charm bracelets jingling on their thin wrists; they would lean together to whisper and laugh secretly if someone passed by who amused or interested them."

-Joyce Carol Oates, "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

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  1. She was a very skilled player, dodging past defenders with ease for a perfect shot on the cage.

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  2. Walking through New York City, I saw a lot of interesting people.

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  3. Scared as I walked in the class, I forgot that I left my homework at home.

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  4. Tying my shoelace, applying sunscreen on my face, and sending a text at the same time, I dropped my phone in the ocean.

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  5. Hurting for money, I used my knowledge as a high school chemistry teacher to expand into the meth market.

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  6. Focusing on my math homework, I forgot to study for my world history quiz in the morning.

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  7. Walking into my house I realized I hadn't cleaned the house and that my mom would be mad.

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  8. Forgetting that I had to work late, I left my job at my usual time.

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  9. Walking to the blocks to swim a race, I realized that I forgot my goggles on the bleachers.

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  10. Walking home from school, i somehow lost my student ID.

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  11. Talking to my friend, I forgot to pay attention to where I was walking and tripped over a tree root.

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  12. Running early on time, Lilly stopped at the café to get a cup of coffee before work.

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  13. She must have looked quite strange, her limbs sprawled out in all directions and her skates carved into the icy terrain as she came in contact with the ice.

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  14. Stumbling down the stairs, I had to finish the dishes.

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  15. Walking into Physics, I got caught in the door and dropped my cereal.

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  16. Struggling to stay afloat, Dantes was saved by a helpful sailor.

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  17. Walking into my house after school, I dropped my backpack and kicked off my shoes.

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  19. Walking in my sleep I slammed into my bathroom door.

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  20. Running to the dinner table, I ate all the food.

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  21. Distracted by all the cool features, I bought the wrong about of gigabits on my phone.

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  22. Driving to the mall, I was distracted by a text message and wat hit.

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  23. Traveling from one room to the next, I forgot my pet Rhino.

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  24. Preoccupied by my buzzing iPhone, I tripped over my own two feet.

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  25. Sleepily walking into my room, I collapsed on my bed and fell asleep.

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  26. eating my chicken sandwich, i lost sight of my sister.

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  27. Texting while driving, she drove into the back of my car.

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  28. Sauntering into my house, I headed straight for my bedroom and passed out.

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  29. Concerned about the small children, I left my dog in the car.

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  30. Running on the soccer field, I shot the ball in the goal.

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  31. Remembering that I had another test, I began studying frantically.

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  32. "Functioning on two hours of sleep, I put my bowl in my pocket and poured milk into my wallet."

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  33. Running around town, I was getting a workout.

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  34. Enders game is literally the greatest book ever written.

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  35. After I moved all the heavy boxes, my back started to ache.

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  36. Jumping down the street, I abruptly stopped when a car came.

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  37. Stressed out by the 5 pounds on the bar, I fainted on the gym floor.

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  38. While doing my homework, I lost track of time and stayed up too late.

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  39. Shining with the reflection of the sun, the piece of metal dangled from the bird's nest.

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  41. I was distracted because of playing computer games instead of doing homework last period.

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  42. Busy with my Macbook Pro, i didn't notice the burning smell coming from the cooking bagel bites.

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  43. Completely immersed in beating the video game, I left my fat cat outside.

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  44. Navigating the alleyways of Budapest, Mason stumbled upon a peculiar artifact.

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  45. All morning i slept, snoring loudly

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  46. After throwing up; I ate four dicey burritos with extra hot sauce.

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  47. Starving from missing breakfast, I felt poorly after my workout.

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  48. With her stomach growling, she raided her cabinets anxiously for any sign of food.

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  49. Reflecting the sun overhead, the mirror temporarily blinded me.

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  50. Crawling on his knees, the boy slowly crossed the finish line.

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  51. As he saw the bird, my dog jumped out of the moving boat.

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  52. Returning to his old ways, the villain, who was trying to become good, murdered another innocent being in an act of vengeance,

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  53. Being in a rush, I got ready in ten minuets.

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  54. Trying to find my dog, I tripped over his bone.

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  55. Forgetting it on my kitchen table, I walked into school without my ID.

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  56. With a doctors appointment, Jack was so happy he missed lacrosse conditioning.

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  57. Being ambitious, I began a new piece.

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  58. Listening to the alarm constantly chiming, I woke up this morning.

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  59. Distracted by the new episode of Pretty Little Liars on TV, I forgot to do my homework.

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  60. The brewing thunderstorm made me quickly get out of the pool.

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  61. Disregarded that it was pouring, the car show went smoothly.

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  62. Watching Netflix, I then remembered how much homework I had to do.

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  63. Playing with my new computer, I forgot my soccer cleats at my house.

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  64. Playing with my dog, I forgot about my homework.

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  65. After being stranded in the desert for so long, the young boy gulped down as much water that was available to him.

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